Business Analyst

Raytheon UK; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in defence and aerospace technology seeks a Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing critical analysis and design skills, ensuring user requirements are met for significant projects. The successful candidate will engage with project teams and customers, translating needs into operational requirements. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this forward-thinking company offers a collaborative work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in national security, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Company bonus

Life assurance

Flexible benefits including health and cycle schemes

Enhanced sick pay

Family-friendly policies

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Up to 5 paid volunteering days annually

Qualifications

• Formal training and experience in functional and data roles.
• Strong delivery focus with evidence of successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver user requirements within Agile frameworks.
• Gather requirements using various techniques and document them appropriately.

Skills

Business Analysis

DOORS

Atlassian Suite

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Project Delivery

Tools

DOORS

Atlassian Suite

Job description

Job Posting Details

Date Posted: 2025-02-17

Country: United Kingdom

Location: GBR29: Gloucester, 18b Ley Court, Barnwood Industrial Estate, Barnwood, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 3RT

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Role: Business Analyst

Locations: Gloucester or Manchester

About Raytheon UK

At Raytheon UK, we pride ourselves on being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. We are committed to innovation, talent development, and a culture of excellence. Joining us means contributing to national security and being part of a community dedicated to safeguarding a safer, more connected world.

We deliver DevSecOps at scale, AI, ML, cyber, and geospatial intelligence capabilities to support defence, intelligence, and cyber sectors, working closely with customers and suppliers to provide secure, mission-critical systems using the latest technologies.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will operate within the Engineering function, providing analysis and design skills. Responsibilities include defining and delivering user requirements for significant projects, engaging with project teams and customers to ensure delivery meets needs. This is primarily an office-based role in Gloucester or Manchester, with potential for hybrid working.

Skills and Experience

• Formal training and experience in functional, data, or BA roles, including modelling business processes and solution implementations.
• Experience with tooling such as DOORS, Atlassian suite.
• Understanding of iterative and time-boxed development methodologies, and the ability to articulate their benefits.
• Practical knowledge of software development processes.
• Strong delivery focus with evidence of successful project delivery.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
• High business acumen and ability to quickly understand customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver user requirements within Agile frameworks.
• Perform feasibility analysis, scope projects, and collaborate with project management to prioritize and negotiate functionalities.
• Gather requirements using various techniques and document them appropriately.
• Evaluate information critically, reconcile conflicts, and understand user needs versus underlying requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate with customers to assess needs and document requirements.
• Translate customer needs into application and operational requirements.
• Act as a bridge between customers and project teams.
• Work with developers and subject matter experts to establish technical visions and trade-offs.
• Participate in testing activities including UAT and functionality testing.

Benefits and Work Culture

• Competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus public holidays, and options to buy/sell leave.
• Contributory pension scheme, company bonus, life assurance, and flexible benefits including health and cycle schemes.
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies.
• Car allowance and private medical insurance depending on role.

Work Environment

• 37-hour workweek with early finish on Fridays.
• Flexible working arrangements including remote, hybrid, and site-based options.
• Up to 5 paid volunteering days annually.

About RTX

Raytheon UK is part of RTX, a global leader in aerospace and defence with over 180,000 employees worldwide. We support UK jobs and economy, with significant investments and opportunities across the country.

RTX is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

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